This Week in Geek August 15 - 21: Show and Tell Edition
Made in Austin: Sir EyeBot Probably Isn’t Reporting You to SkyNet
Day Trip: Bull Creek (East of 360)
Bull Creek is one of Austin’s greatest natural treasures. This Colorado River tributary winds its way through some of the most beautiful parts of northwest Austin and features more than one spot to appreciate its beauty.
Overrated: Matt's El Rancho
The first time I visited Austin in 1978, I went to dinner at Matt's El Rancho at its original location on Cesar Chavez where the Four Seasons hotel now sits.
Tech Jobs Roundup for August 16
Top 5 Austin City Pools
August means two things. One, it’s hotter than … it’s too hot to think of a good analogy. And two, the kiddies are all finally headed back to school.
Tech Events Roundup August 19 - 25: User Group-O-Rama Edition
The Frost Bank Tower - Soaring Skyscraper or Sore Thumb?
The Frost Bank Tower is one of those love it or hate it buildings. Count me in the latter category. (You might be able to argue me down to "dislike.")
Austin Startups Postcast: Terra Pave Greens Texas Roads
Seaholm District: a Lot More Than a Grocery Store
A lot of fanfare accompanied last year's announcement that Trader Joe’s was the first tenant signed on to the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment. When the entire project is complete though, there will be a lot more to get excited about.
Austin Kickstarter of the Week: Pixy Easy-to-Use Vision Sensor
Austin Kickstarter of the Week: Synergy Wireless Smartphone Charger
Hometown Fest Puts Community in Comedy
Comedians from across the country and all the way up to Canada will descend upon Austin next week to perform more than 120 shows as part of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival.
Best Day Trip Ever: Krause Springs
Krause Springs makes Barton Springs look like a diaper-filled swampy hell hole. And I love Barton Springs. That’s just how magical Krause Springs is though.
City of Austin: Don't Shut Down East Side Tubes
This Week in Geek August 22-28: Game Your Week Away Edition
Made in Austin: Austin Bike Zoo Mixes Art, Engineering and Puppets
Tech Jobs Roundup for August 23
Best of Austin Blogs This Week
Keep Austin Healthy: What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act
In my 31 years in Austin, I've seen our city evolve and grow. But the face of Austin hasn't changed. We're a city of academics and entrepreneurs, musicians and engineers, students and politicians.